Can Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?
Israelis head to the polls in October for the country's first election since the war on Gaza began.
Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade – Bloomberg.com
- Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade Bloomberg.com
- Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers bbc.com
- Record-Low Rhine River Tests Industry as Dry Spell Persists Bloomberg.com
- Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade AP News
- Germany: Low Rhine River levels could weigh down economy dw.com
Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban
Israel's highest court heard a constitutional challenge to legislation banning UNRWA's operations in Israel.
Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020 – The New York Times
- For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020 The New York Times
- Trumpiana: 2020 is forever! The Times of India
Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.
Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US
US president demands 'Total Surrender' amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Church tribute to ‘precious’ missionary found dead in suitcase in Greece – BBC
- Church tribute to 'precious' missionary found dead in suitcase in Greece BBC
- Athens suitcase death: suspect admits hiding body but denies murder The Guardian
- Greek police arrest man after British woman's body found in suitcase upi.com
- Suspect arrested in Greece after British woman's body found in suitcase CBS News
- Champion boxer held over death of woman in suitcase in Athens The Times
New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua.
Chinese Warships, Bombers Surge to Scarborough Shoal for Drills – USNI News
- Chinese Warships, Bombers Surge to Scarborough Shoal for Drills USNI News
- ‘Rich and powerful options in South China Sea toolbox’: Beijing warns Manila South China Morning Post
- China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea Reuters
- Draw the sword! China will not allow anyone to run amok at its doorstep: Global Times editorial Global Times
- Shifting Currents bjreview.com
Russian Oil Refining Falls to 24-Year Low After Ukrainian Drone Strikes – Bloomberg – The Moscow Times
- Russian Oil Refining Falls to 24-Year Low After Ukrainian Drone Strikes – Bloomberg The Moscow Times
- Ukraine’s Shifting Strikes Deepen Uncertainty Around Russian Oil Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on three Russian oil refineries and sanctioned ship The Guardian
- Ukraine's General Staff confirms strikes on Saratov oil refinery, Engels airfield and fuel depot Українська правда
‘The damage is enormous’: Ukraine grapples with record-breaking Russian missile strikes – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 'The damage is enormous': Ukraine grapples with record-breaking Russian missile strikes ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv The Washington Post
- Ukraine seeks more US Patriot interceptors as bomb shelter probe deepens Fox News
- At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes France 24
- Ukraine imposes sanctions on 23 companies and 20 individuals linked to Russia’s defense-industrial complex Ukrinform
Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
Iranians feeling pressure amid US president's on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negotiations.
AstraZeneca shares fall 8.9% over merger talks with US cancer drug firm
$400bn tie-up with Bristol Myers Squibb would create world’s fourth largest drugmaker but analysts question rationale for deal
More than £17bn was wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest drugmaker, AstraZeneca, on Monday after a report that it was in discussions to take over its US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would create a near $400bn (£300bn) pharmaceutical group.
AstraZeneca, run by Pascal Soriot, its longtime chief executive, had been worth nearly £196bn before the news broke. BMS, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, and known for its cancer treatments, was worth $133bn (£98bn).
Continue reading...Inside the Palestine Action protests
After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people
The president of the European Commission has called for action to strengthen Europe’s borders after tens of thousands of people arrived and quickly left the Spanish territory of Ceuta, triggering a furious row between Madrid and other European countries.
In a letter to Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, on Monday, Ursula von der Leyen said: “From this incident, it is clear that we must do more to further strengthen our borders at critical points, including vigilant monitoring and the use of physical barriers where needed.”
Continue reading...Driver jailed for four years after faking brake failure on motorway
Nathan Owen drove his electric Jaguar at up to 86mph and lied to police it was malfunctioning and out of his control
A man who drove his electric Jaguar at up to 86mph on motorways falsely telling police the car was malfunctioning and out of his control has been jailed for four years and three months.
Nathan Owen fabricated not being able to brake in a “frighteningly stupid” ploy to avoid paying car finance, Liverpool crown court heard.
Continue reading...Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Barzani meets Syria's al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss SDF integration and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria.
Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman elected to House, dies aged 83
Representative who did not seek re-election in 2024 died of Alzheimer’s disease, her son said
Kay Granger, who served in the US House for almost three decades as the first elected Republican woman from Texas, died on Sunday, her family said. She was 83.
The cause of death, according to her son JD Granger, was Alzheimer’s disease.
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